SOCIAL ENTERPRISE COORDINATOR

EXTERNAL JOB POSTING 
YW Kitchener-Waterloo invites applications for the temporary, part-time position of:
 
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE COORDINATOR(Non-union position)
  
The Social Enterprise Coordinator will oversee the day to day operation of a retail/e-commerce based social enterprise that provides retail and e-commerce training and workplace experience to women with barriers to employment. The Social Enterprise Coordinator will be responsible for developing and delivering the workplace training, in eight week sessions, to small groups of up to three participants, and for supervising and supporting their workplace experience. The Social Enterprise Coordinator will also develop and deliver a series of small enterprise training workshops for women in the community.
 
Qualifications:

• Knowledge of financial management, business development, marketing, sales and customer service normally acquired through the attainment of a degree in Business or a related field
• Minimum 3 years relevant work experience. Experience managing a social enterprise, retail or e-commerce business would be an asset.
• 1-3 years’ experience delivering skill-based training to youth and/or adults.
• Experience developing and delivering skills-based training workshops to adults.
• Ability to actively manage the learning environment and share subject matter expertise and experience with participants.
• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and knowledge of relevant software programs including Microsoft Office and content management platforms.
• Proficiency in the use of social media platforms for the purposes of marketing and building a customer base.
• Ability to think independently, set priorities and resolve problems effectively and efficiently.
• Qualified candidates will have excellent teaching, instructing and mentoring skills with a history of actively engaging in professional associations and networking in the field.

All employees of the YW are expected to demonstrate respect, empathy, and accountability to the people who access our services, and to attend work regularly as regular attendance is critical to maintaining the highest quality and level of service expected in delivering services. 
 
Hourly Rate:        $24.65
Hours:                  24.5 hrs/week (Monday- 10 am-4:00 pm, Tues-Thursday- 10 am-2:30 pm, Friday-10 am-3:00 pm)
 
Please respond with resume by 5:00 p.m. Sunday December 17, 2017 to:
Jennifer Gordon, Director, Youth Services
YW Kitchener-Waterloo
153 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON N2H 2M2
Fax: 519-576-0129. jennifer.gordon@ywcakw.on.ca
 
YW Kitchener-Waterloo is an equal opportunity employer.  We encourage applications from individuals of all races, colour, ethnic origin, religions, abilities, gender identity, and sexual orientations. No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
 
YW Kitchener-Waterloo is committed to providing accommodations to people with disabilities throughout the hiring process.  If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.